AP explains: Why China is trying to mediate in Russia’s war with Ukraine

Chinese leader Xi Jinping said Wednesday that Beijing will send an envoy to Ukraine to discuss a possible “political settlement” to Russia’s war with the country.

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Part of The Russia-Ukraine war: the diplomacy to avert it and the peace talks

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Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Apr 27, 2023· ran in 3 outlets

Why China is trying to mediate in Russia's war with Ukraine

The Garden IslandLean Left· Apr 27, 2023

AP explains: Why China is trying to mediate in Russia’s war with Ukraine

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France 24Center· Apr 27, 2023

Can China bring peace to Ukraine?

Digital JournalCenter· Apr 27, 2023

Can China bring peace to Ukraine?

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Military TimesCenter· Apr 27, 2023

Why China is trying to mediate in Russia’s war with Ukraine

The ColumbianCenter· Apr 27, 2023

Why China is trying to mediate in Russia’s war with Ukraine

WMURCenter· Apr 26, 2023· ran in 2 outlets

China tries to act as mediator in Russia's war with Ukraine

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TribliveLean Right· Apr 26, 2023· ran in 2 outlets

China tries to act as mediator in Russia's war with Ukraine

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